Registered Nurse Patient Navigator
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Pensacola, FL
- Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
- Department: Clinical Admin-Neurology
- Schedule: Day | Full-Time
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
- Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
- Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
- Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s)
BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and community organizations to coordinate treatment and support. They are responsible for tracking clinical outcomes, managing referrals for underinsured patients, and driving process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Florida Registered Nurse license and possess a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS certification is preferred, and the role requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage patient care pathways.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neurology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $79k (middle half $75k–$88k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Florida | 324 active | 5,995 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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